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Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus
Tacrolimus|pimecrolimus is a blood and coagulation agent.
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this
21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
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Eczema - does protopic ointment (tacrolimus) work?
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A 35-year old asked:
For post kidney transplants, what is your duration of prograf use?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How long will it take perioral dermatitis to heal with elidel (pimecrolimus)?
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A 50-year old male asked:
My wife has Lichen Planis for the 2nd time which isnt responding to treatment. My question concerns Tacrolimus. How effective is it?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Does ELIDEL (pimecrolimus) cream cause constant burning hot sensation in face for more than a day.feels like face is on fire.Or it should not.is it a temporary side effect that should subside in less time.
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A 44-year old asked:
What is tacrolimus?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Tacrolimus?
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Please describe the medication: Elidel (pimecrolimus)?
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A 44-year old asked:
Prograf (tacrolimus) causes what sort of side effects?
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A 41-year old asked:
I have nasty eczema. How effective is Elidel (pimecrolimus)?
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A 58-year old female asked:
What are the long term side effects of daily doses of prograf?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Wich is better in general, prograf or cyclosporin? for the kidney, I really want the best for my kidney and my health, please?
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A 24-year old male asked:
The doc prescribed Tacrolimus Ointment 0.1% w/w to be applied twice a day for a small white patch on face. After nearly 3 months , it's still there.
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A 43-year old male asked:
I have a red rash which affect my face and chest area which scratches me alot and cause the area to flake up . If I use elidel (pimecrolimus) it goes away?
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A 44-year old asked:
How long has prograf been around for transplant patients?
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A 33-year old asked:
Does elidel (pimecrolimus) %1 cream reverse skin pigmentation?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can prograf cause tinnitus as a side effect and make you have trouble hearing?
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A member asked:
if i use elidel (pimecrolimus) once a day for years am i putting myself at increased risk for cancer?
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A 33-year old asked:
What can happen to someone on immunosuppressants like prograf, if hanging around someone with the flu?
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A 25-year old male asked:
i have BXO. iam 25 yrs male and have BXO for last two years or so but detected two months ago. I need help.currently i use tacrolimus and desonide .?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long should someone be on Elidel (pimecrolimus)?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Does raisins(dry grapes) effect on Tacrolimus level? n any other fruits are there dat effect on TAC level?
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A 27-year old male asked:
I had kidney Tx 5months ago.why my face turned into red,pulse rate raising in every night.i am using tacrolimus,mycofenalate.is any thing wrong?
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A 26-year old female asked:
From 1yr I am hvng lip allergy with dryness, scaling, burining & itching sensation. I am using tacrolimus, but when i stop using it, allergy is back. ?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it safe to use tacrolimu twice a day for 3 months?
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A 32-year old asked:
Does elidel (pimecrolimus) help with the scars and acne?
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A 32-year old asked:
Prograf and cavities; do people get bad teeth and gums problems?
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A 28-year old female asked about a female:
My daughter takes tacrolimus following a Liver transplant shes 6 month post. Her tac level has gone from 6 to 21.5 is she at any risk?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I've had a kidney transplant in the year 2005, I've been on Tacrolimus since 2008. Can you please tell me the major side effects of the drug ??
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A 46-year old female asked:
Would Protopic (tacrolimus ointment) be good for poison ivy?
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